Comments on: One 3G USB Modem That Works With Macbook Air http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:23:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Will http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-866445 Will Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:24:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-866445 <p>Reasons I got a MBA 1. Extreme portability (thin, light weight,) 2. Battery life. (4.4 hours) Try that on a Macbook or another PC notebook. I really ran my MBA for 4.4 hours straight, before I needed to charge it.</p> Reasons I got a MBA 1. Extreme portability (thin, light weight,) 2. Battery life. (4.4 hours) Try that on a Macbook or another PC notebook. I really ran my MBA for 4.4 hours straight, before I needed to charge it.

]]> By: EVDOinfo http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-866329 EVDOinfo Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:12:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-866329 <p>Pictorial article of many/most 3G / EVDO options for MacBook Air is online at:</p> <p>http://www.evdoinfo.com/MacBookAir</p> Pictorial article of many/most 3G / EVDO options for MacBook Air is online at:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/MacBookAir

]]> By: Jack Studer http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-863930 Jack Studer Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:57:32 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-863930 <p>Does this USB EVDO card have an exchangeable SIM? Would love to have option to remoe bberry SIM and pop it in this USB for more serious tethering when needed.</p> Does this USB EVDO card have an exchangeable SIM? Would love to have option to remoe bberry SIM and pop it in this USB for more serious tethering when needed.

]]> By: Andy Abramson http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-862081 Andy Abramson Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:57:23 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-862081 <p>Om,</p> <p>The Sierra Wireless USB modem that has the hinged adapter works great. I have two, one locked on AT&T, and the other unlocked which I've used on 3 and T-Mobile in the UK...</p> <p>Speeds are higher than on Sprint, though I've found better speeds on Sprint and Verizon in most places other than the west coast.</p> Om,

The Sierra Wireless USB modem that has the hinged adapter works great. I have two, one locked on AT&T, and the other unlocked which I’ve used on 3 and T-Mobile in the UK…

Speeds are higher than on Sprint, though I’ve found better speeds on Sprint and Verizon in most places other than the west coast.

]]> By: Neil Berkman http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-861633 Neil Berkman Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:23:20 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-861633 <p>Om - I have the same modem but I use it with this 3-inch right angle cable. Works beautifully:</p> <p>http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=USBAMRAF-3IN</p> <p>Neil</p> Om – I have the same modem but I use it with this 3-inch right angle cable. Works beautifully:

http://www.pacificcable.com/Picture_Page.asp?DataName=USBAMRAF-3IN

Neil

]]> By: scionguy http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860601 scionguy Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:27:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860601 <p>Is "minimalist" a fancy word for "has 10% of the features of any other laptop"? Elegant.. how? Quiet.. yes because there's nothing in it to make noise. Portable.. just like any other laptop is portable.</p> <p>What I can't understand is why people are willing to pay so much more to get so much less? Spend 1/3 of that price and you can get a fully loaded Dell laptop that has everything the Air is missing. Even if you want an Apple for some reason, get a regular macbook. They're overpriced too, but not nearly as bad as the Air.</p> Is “minimalist” a fancy word for “has 10% of the features of any other laptop”? Elegant.. how? Quiet.. yes because there’s nothing in it to make noise. Portable.. just like any other laptop is portable.

What I can’t understand is why people are willing to pay so much more to get so much less? Spend 1/3 of that price and you can get a fully loaded Dell laptop that has everything the Air is missing. Even if you want an Apple for some reason, get a regular macbook. They’re overpriced too, but not nearly as bad as the Air.

]]> By: Jan http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860354 Jan Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:32:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860354 <p>We offer a USB modem, compatible worldwide that fits into the MBA USB slot: http://www.novamedia.de/e_pages/e_produkte_gs_icon_72.html</p> <p>Using the software launch2net, it is specificially designed for Mac OS X, so you might want to use that one ...</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Jan Fuellemann (nova media)</p> We offer a USB modem, compatible worldwide that fits into the MBA USB slot: http://www.novamedia.de/e_pages/e_produkte_gs_icon_72.html

Using the software launch2net, it is specificially designed for Mac OS X, so you might want to use that one …

Cheers

Jan Fuellemann (nova media)

]]> By: Rick Roberts http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860222 Rick Roberts Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:52:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860222 <p>Courtney, here's why I want to buy: it's minimalist, elegant, quiet, portable.</p> Courtney, here’s why I want to buy: it’s minimalist, elegant, quiet, portable.

]]> By: courtney benson http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860206 courtney benson Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:26:24 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860206 <p>NEED TO KNOW FROM ALL OF YOU WHO BOUGHT AIR THE REASONS WHY YOU PURCHASED it. I'm an Apple lover but really can't understand why one would buy. Let me know WHY and if you're still pleased now that you have it!</p> <p>Thanks</p> NEED TO KNOW FROM ALL OF YOU WHO BOUGHT AIR THE REASONS WHY YOU PURCHASED it. I’m an Apple lover but really can’t understand why one would buy. Let me know WHY and if you’re still pleased now that you have it!

Thanks

]]> By: Nic http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860103 Nic Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:20:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860103 <p>Can't you just create a Location in Network Preferences and enable the USB modem instead of going to Network Preferences each time?</p> Can’t you just create a Location in Network Preferences and enable the USB modem instead of going to Network Preferences each time?

]]> By: rds http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860102 rds Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:12:17 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860102 <p>Internet Connect (as you may have realised) has been integrated into System Preferences > Network. Also, if you click the Advanced button, there should be a checkbox within one of the tabs (I forget) that says something along the lines of "Connect automatically when needed" etc.</p> Internet Connect (as you may have realised) has been integrated into System Preferences > Network. Also, if you click the Advanced button, there should be a checkbox within one of the tabs (I forget) that says something along the lines of “Connect automatically when needed” etc.

]]> By: Erik http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860101 Erik Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:59:54 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860101 <p>Really? C'mon people. Why not use a simple USB Female to Male extension?</p> <p>http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=CABLE_USB2&c=fr&pid=97468ef1a5cdbec66f82ae800cd75417dc501143901b200e50ebc75b43bb5ac4</p> <p>The one above is $1.</p> Really? C’mon people. Why not use a simple USB Female to Male extension?

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=CABLE_USB2&c=fr&pid=97468ef1a5cdbec66f82ae800cd75417dc501143901b200e50ebc75b43bb5ac4

The one above is $1.

]]> By: Om Malik http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860091 Om Malik Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:11:41 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860091 <p>@ Bob Smithson</p> <p>I agree, it looks awkward sticking out. though it is better than nothing.</p> <p>I hope more elegant solutions come to market soon.</p> <p>@ Assaf,</p> <p>thanks for the tip. Looks like a good find and I might try it out as well.</p> <p>best</p> @ Bob Smithson

I agree, it looks awkward sticking out. though it is better than nothing.

I hope more elegant solutions come to market soon.

@ Assaf,

thanks for the tip. Looks like a good find and I might try it out as well.

best

]]> By: Clint Ecker http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860090 Clint Ecker Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:52:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860090 <p>Hi Om! Jacqui found that the franklin wireless stick works great with the Air too: http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/macbook-air-review.ars</p> Hi Om! Jacqui found that the franklin wireless stick works great with the Air too: http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/macbook-air-review.ars

]]> By: Teymur Madjdrey http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860089 Teymur Madjdrey Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:46:24 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860089 <p>besides the fact that there is now a usb 3g modem that fits... wouldn't it be possible to use any sized usb device via a short usb adapter cable? just wondering...</p> besides the fact that there is now a usb 3g modem that fits… wouldn’t it be possible to use any sized usb device via a short usb adapter cable? just wondering…

]]> By: Assaf http://gigaom.com/2008/02/05/one-3g-usb-modem-that-works-with-macbook-air/#comment-860088 Assaf Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:33:37 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11403#comment-860088 <p>I'm using the Franklin CDU680 with service from Millenicom (http://www.acun.com/).</p> <p>The card is small, fits nicely with the Air, excellent support for the Mac. It shows reception bars on the menu bar, and the drop type provides indicator for 1x/EV, connect/disconnect, and GPS search (though the built-in GPS is pretty inaccurate).</p> <p>Millenicom resells Sprint EVDO service for $50/month, no contract, $50 signup, you don't pay for the card, but you don't own it either.</p> I’m using the Franklin CDU680 with service from Millenicom (http://www.acun.com/).

The card is small, fits nicely with the Air, excellent support for the Mac. It shows reception bars on the menu bar, and the drop type provides indicator for 1x/EV, connect/disconnect, and GPS search (though the built-in GPS is pretty inaccurate).

Millenicom resells Sprint EVDO service for $50/month, no contract, $50 signup, you don’t pay for the card, but you don’t own it either.

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